Sanford goals.

Karl Shultz · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 11:03 am

David Spratte wrote:

If we're playing that game, I'd like to have not coned my 61.1xx away.

Yeah, I could live without coning away a 60.5.

Twice :oops:

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 11:35 am

Todd Breakey wrote:

It sucks that we can't use paint anymore.

We could use a color of chalk that would be different from the other marks on course, like blue. That would be easier to find among the sea of cone markers out there.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Ash Nelson wrote:

Todd Breakey wrote:

It sucks that we can't use paint anymore.

We could use a color of chalk that would be different from the other marks on course, like blue. That would be easier to find among the sea of cone markers out there.

Here's a challenge for someone:

Come up with a way to make a wax-based, highly visible, 2" diameter "crayon" using cheap materials that is easy to produce.

I'm thinking something like candle wax with some kind of fluorescent dye poured into used paper towel rolls would make for *excellent* course marking crayons.

The little lumber ones are just too small, break easily, and aren't visible.

Who wants to give something like this a try? Anyone have suggestions for sources?

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

MikeWhitney wrote:

Ash Nelson wrote:

Todd Breakey wrote:

It sucks that we can't use paint anymore.

We could use a color of chalk that would be different from the other marks on course, like blue. That would be easier to find among the sea of cone markers out there.

Here's a challenge for someone:

Come up with a way to make a wax-based, highly visible, 2" diameter "crayon" using cheap materials that is easy to produce.

I'm thinking something like candle wax with some kind of fluorescent dye poured into used paper towel rolls would make for *excellent* course marking crayons.

The little lumber ones are just too small, break easily, and aren't visible.

Who wants to give something like this a try? Anyone have suggestions for sources?

http://www.greatbigstuff.com/crayon.html

:shock:

Big enough for ya?

Crayola makes a 5x9/16in crayon - maybe load some up in a pipe/dowel arrangement and use that to mark the course?

Scott Johnson · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 3:58 pm

KendtEklund wrote:

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http://www.greatbigstuff.com/crayon.html

:shock:

Big enough for ya?

Kendt for AX-VP 2008!!!

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 4:00 pm

scottjohnson wrote:

KendtEklund wrote:

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http://www.greatbigstuff.com/crayon.html

:shock:

Big enough for ya?

Kendt for AX-VP 2008!!!

I can see that getting shoved somewhere it wasnt designed for :shock:

THSCC: Our crayons are bigger than yours.

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 4:06 pm

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 4:13 pm

Ash Nelson wrote:

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Not bad.

Here is another option

Could Ebay make links any longer?

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

Ash Nelson wrote:

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Rough estimate of 1ft square for each cone, that's 50 cones/can.

$4.25+shipping for every 50 cones doesn't sound too bad. I respectfully turn down my nomination and nominate Ash Nelson :wink:

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Ryan Holton wrote:

Ash Nelson wrote:

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Not bad.

Here is another option

Could Ebay make links any longer?

I think that's just about perfect. Want me to order a case? I think day-glow orange would be great.

Aervoe Red Inverted Spray Marking Chalk
Aervoe inverted marking chalks are a special blend of raw materials that are safe on all surfaces and are designed specifically for temporary marking.
Mark will disappear in 10 to 20 days when exposed to water, traffic and other abrasions.
It can also be washed off with a pressure washer if desired.

Sold in case of 12 20-oz (15-oz net weight) cans only

Aervoe Part #216

This auction is for RED marking chalk. We have lots of other colors available. If you need something other than red feel free to contact us!

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 4:24 pm

Ryan Holton wrote:

Ash Nelson wrote:

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Not bad.

Here is another option

Could Ebay make links any longer?

I saw a link for something similar ...... here is it:
http://www.timestriping.com/cat-page_3.htm

Notice the handy upside down sprayer gadget too

robharvey · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 4:27 pm

MikeWhitney wrote:

Here's a challenge for someone:

Come up with a way to make a wax-based, highly visible, 2" diameter "crayon" using cheap materials that is easy to produce.

I had a recipe that I came up with about a year or so ago. It was a mixture of day glow orange powder marking chalk and candle wax. I used the center tube from a role of toilet paper as a mold for the mixture to cure in. It worked fine. I took it to one of the Wed lunches at Rudinos to show it to the guys. They said it looked fine, but didn't want to use it for
2 reasons:
1 - They felt it would stay on the surface too long (days/weeks after the event)
2 - Some didn't like it because they felt it would cause grip issues with their tires if they ran across it (personally, I had to laugh at this one!!)

I haven't had a chance to go back and try a different formula. I thought about using some ratio of elmer's glue and the marking chalk. Once it cures, it would be a solid marker that wouldn't have the concerns that come from using the wax.

RobLupella · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 9:14 pm

KendtEklund wrote:

Ash Nelson wrote:

What about this stuff? It comes in purdy colors!

http://www.kuzsports.com/spray_chalk.htm

Rough estimate of 1ft square for each cone, that's 50 cones/can.

$4.25+shipping for every 50 cones doesn't sound too bad. I respectfully turn down my nomination and nominate Ash Nelson :wink:

This way we could order one can per event, once you used up the can you are not allowed to put out any more cones. This would challenge any course designer to be a cone minimalist and keep cone carnage to a minimum. :wink:

(this comes from 1/2 of the team that had a course with the most cone carnage in thscc history) :oops:

Ash Nelson for President.

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2007 9:19 pm

Oh crap. What have I gotten myself into?!

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

RobLupella wrote:

snip

Don't even talk about cone counts after your's and Graham's event.

:shock:

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